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chris crocker fansite

I think you should add Chris Crocker's myspace fansite. its www.myspace.com/itschriscrockerfans —Preceding unsigned comment added by Thesmoothone (talk • contribs) 19:52, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

You got proof that it's official and endorsed by Chris? If not, no. -- ALLSTAR ECHO 22:22, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Should his 9/11 Video be under Selected Videography?

I think it should. If Wikipedia's trying to be fully neutral, they should have some of his negative aspects displayed as well. This'll give people a bit of a better view of the "real" Chris, a Britney Spears addict, for lack of a better term. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ksEj2p0q7qY

Who says it's a "negative aspect"? To my mind, it's not better or worse than anything else he's posted. It's his shtick. If the media hasn't made a fuss over this, there's nothing we can cite. Ichormosquito 06:34, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

Agreed, we've already dealt with this as simply Crocker pushing buttons/doing outlandish things to get attention. Unless it's picked up as important by the mainstream press it's not on the radar. Benjiboi 23:26, 23 September 2007 (UTC)

You might want to consider that it has become an issue and the media is about to pick up on it, no doubt about it. This is the link to the petition and the video on youtube where thousands are signing on to boycott the station if they put his reality show on the air.[1] (CandelLife) (CandelLife 09:21, 24 September 2007 (UTC))

Well feel free to repost if it actually does get mainstream media coverage, it could but the link is to another YouTuber attempting a petition and they even cite him being incestuous which has previously been shown to be false so I have doubt as to how far it will go. We'll see though, no one really saw him getting all the views he did get so anyting could happen. Benjiboi 09:38, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Now he's on TMZ and that's a good one to add here without a doubt. It is being added to other media outlets and you'll see it many places soon. Copied: Chris Crocker -- Same Shtick, Same Outfit (66 Comments) The crazed "Leave Britney alone!" fan, Chris Crocker, was seen Saturday night at super trendy Mr.Chow -- they actually let him in -- wearing the same shiny and ri-damn-diculous jacket he had on...[2] (CandelLife) (CandelLife 15:55, 24 September 2007 (UTC))

Lol. "Tune everyone out but me" What a trooper. Benjiboi 16:14, 24 September 2007 (UTC)

Neutrality?

Why is the neutrality template there? Problems along those lines already seem to have been fixed by the editor who added the template. Ichormosquito 08:53, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

Not from the South

Apparently he's from Southern California, not the South. PatrickJ83 16:42, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

This may be true but has to be referenced. Benjiboi 00:31, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Nose pickin'

Benji: Why is it irrelevant? Doesn't seem any more than "kids cussin"... ? -- ALLSTAR ECHO 01:05, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Cussin' video was (ahem) picked by Wired for its story and has nearly 500,000 views while Pickin has under 200,000 and no coverage that I know of. There's a point where we can list all the videos (which I don't recommend) or we set some standard which I would propose as coverage by reliable source and/or over a million views. Benjiboi 01:19, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Cool. /NPOV: It's funny as hell though! My favorite of his vids. :P I'm putting a link to it here just so I can have quick access to watch it everyday! Nose Pickin' -- ALLSTAR ECHO 01:22, 22 September 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia isn't your personal bookmarking system. Use del.icio.us for that. Posting all of Chris Crocker's videos would be advertising, right?

I think what was meant was they were simply adding the link for future ref not using this as a bookmark. And I don't agree that Posting all of Chris Crocker's videos would be advertising as many have complete discographies, videographies, etc., however, I don't see this article needing that for some time and the videos themselves are presented, generally, as stand-alones rather than a continuous developed series of some sort. Benjiboi 18:06, 2 October 2007 (UTC)

Time filter

I'm shocked at the length of this article. In a year, who will care? Does the subject justify the length and depth of this entry? How will it look through the lens of time in a month... a year... five years?? --72.202.150.92 05:58, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

Welcome to 21st century celebrity junk culture. — Walloon 07:17, 27 September 2007 (UTC)

You're right. I've been bold and edited the article down to the notable content. Devilyouknow 17:55, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

You will need consensus for an edit like that. Ichormosquito 20:04, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

No offense, but I don't need to ask anyone's permission to be bold, or to edit Wikipedia. Let's please not get into a revert war, and please do not add the content back in without discussion. Crocker is (as of right now) a one-trick pony, with his one trick being the "Leave Britney Alone" video. His biography is not notable, nor are the other videos on youtube that the media hasn't incessantly blabbed about. This article was very quickly deleted as non-notable before the Britney video. It was a "no consensus" vote after the Britney video, with (in my opinion) the general vibe of the AFD being (1) Keep because we love him; (2) weak keep as an internet meme; or (3) delete because we hate him. Two extremes, and the middle position is probably the right resolution. The fact that his youtube Britney tirade made the news cycle may qualify that video as notable, but that does not mean his life story and other videos belong in an encyclopedia. Maybe that will change, maybe he'll get a bunch of TV and movie deals, become a cultural icon and this is only the beginning, but as of right now the whole world only thinks of him as the Britney fan who had a tirade on the internet. And that's what this Wikipedia article should be limited to. Some editors may worship him (and judging from the inordinate amount of attention a few editors give this article, that seems to be the case), and there's nothing wrong with that and that's their right. They can put all of his bio and videos on a "Chris Crocker Rocks" web site; most of this information does not belong in an encyclopedia. Devilyouknow 22:00, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Well, what do you know? A few editors suddenly spring up out of nowhere and refuse to debate the edits, instead just blindly reverting things back to their non-notable self. Sockpuppets perhaps? Someone with a vested interest or attempting to push a certain POV, regardless of Wikipedia guidelines? I don't know. Maybe a RFC or Mediation is in order. Devilyouknow 22:38, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Just as you were offended at my insinuation that your edits could be seen as bad faith I see your suggestion that those who reverted your edits are sockpuppets as serious breach of civility. Please remain civil regardless your opinion on the article or its editors. Benjiboi 23:40, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Well, as one of the editors who's given the article an inordinate amount of attention I will first say that gutting entire well-referenced sections that have been vetted by quite a few folks (as well as numerous suggestions from anons on these talk pages) seems to be a bit beyond just bold. Your opinion that the subject of the article is a one trick pony might, on the surface, be true except that his notability was established before the famous video was ever produced and was also noted in the AfD discussion which obviously the article survived. The fact that an article was once deleted (speedy or otherwise) is not an excuse to pass judgment again based solely on that - many articles are deleted as they don't sufficiently pass whatever notability tests at that time for various reasons. The notability of the selected videography section is established for each video included in that section and as the section title suggests it's not a list of the 60-70+ videos he's done simply a handful of the more notable ones. That the bio and background information is not encyclopedic is quite interesting thing to assert, I would guess that contradicts what most people would be looking for in any bio of any artist - what were their motivations, inspirations and influences. This is not a life story but neither is our collective heads stuck in the ground with no context for why he would produce the work he did and why would millions of people from around the world watch it. Why would he get death threats and more attention than the vast majority of all videos posted on YouTube which is tremendously popular and has thousands upon thousands of videos on offer. Why this one? Wikipedia is the sum of knowledge not a filter for our disdain for or against a person, obnoxious, internet meme or otherwise not to our liking. If you have such strong feelings against the subject this might not be the best article for you to work on. Benjiboi 22:40, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Thank you! Someone took the time to make an well-thought-out argument, instead of reverting without discussion. Kudos, Benjiboi. Now, taking your points one at a time...

"his notability was established before the famous video was ever produced" The speedy AFD "pre-Britney video" for this article refutes that. The only thing that changed about Crocker between the two votes was said Britney video. The first AFD was fast because of lack of notability. No one was claiming (or could seriously claim) that his "pre-Britney" biography was notable. The consensus seems to be Crocker's pre-Britney video library was not notable.

This was addressed in the last AfD which the article passed so I doubt spending time on this issue makes a lot of sense. He's notable enough now to merit an article.Benjiboi 00:31, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

"many articles are deleted as they don't sufficiently pass whatever notability tests at that time" Yes, this one was one of those articles per-Britney video. I'm not saying this page needs to be deleted, it just needs to be culled down into relevant, readable content.

I think it should be expanded as details of his early career as a gay activist and online ezine editor are confirmed. So we apparently disagree on this point as well.Benjiboi 00:31, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

"he's done simply a handful of the more notable ones [videos]" I quote Benjiboi: "Unless it's picked up as important by the mainstream press it's not on the radar." ~~According to whom?~~ Youtube numbers don't count, especially when it's well know that folks can manipulate those counts. How many views or comments does it take for something on youtube to get a Wikipedia article? Numbers by themselves are not really a great way to establish notability. ~~In addition, the section reads like the Gospel According to Chris Crocker. Maybe he really is Jesus Christ . . . to a select few.~~

Agreed that numbers alone don't establish notability but they certainly do help demonstrate cult following and other aspects of notability. Youtube numbers don't count - I simply don't agree with you there and the many internet celebrities and articles based on MySpace and YouTube memes also disagree. As for it's well know that folks can manipulate those counts I'm still awaiting any proof of this and it should be balanced with whatever YouTube/MySpace have to say in defense. The stats from these sites was used to round out the article to show that yes, even his other (odd) videos got thousands if not millions of people to watch. Not many people can make a video of themselves swearing or simply dancing around their living room and get thousands upon thousands of people to watch them or post their own copycat versions.Benjiboi 00:31, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

"I would guess that contradicts what most people would be looking for in any bio of any artist - what were their motivations, inspirations and influences" Some bio is okay, the "who what when where" info. But c'mon, is there really a need to know his motivations and influences? Did we need to know that for the Star Wars Kid, or Leeroy Jenkins? There is a brief bio at the top, which seems fine. The bio which went on and on and on and on below the cut just went wayyyy overboard. Some editors here appear to be aggrandizing an internet meme. Like I said, maybe he launches into the celebrity straosphere by Christmas time, and I'll see him on the cover of the Enquirer the next time I'm in the checkout line at the supermarket. But as of right now he is only known for the Britney video.

That is your opinion, his influences and life story have been written about and is generally agreed to fuel his video work as a reaction of a gay teenager seething in anger against his homophobic small town. Is there really some grand injustice or harm in having his bio be more complete and rounded than someone else's? Benjiboi 00:31, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

"why would millions of people from around the world watch it" Why do people always slow down to watch a car wreck on the freeway? The news media reported this in the same manner as the "cat playing the piano" video on youtube, i.e., "now here's something you don't see everyday. . . . some guy (or girl, as incorrectly reported by some) completely wigging out ovet that bad Britney Spears performance at the VMAs!" The media did not report it as "Noted Youtube Celebrity Chris Crocker posted a tirade today..." I don't think anyone's youtube tirades would make the news, unless they're Tom Cruise. (Boy, wouldn't that be entertaining if he did???) On the other hand, if his other videos start showing up on Good Morning America, I'll be the first to agree with you that they deserve to be mentioned here.

Again, your opinion, that Crocker is like a car wreck on the freeway and should only get passing mention. His story started as just that but he has done dozens of interviews as his story is being treated as a new media phenomena that has started to crossover to mainstream old media exposure as well. He got instant worldwide coverage and has continued to get attention. Every mention of his celebutante activities has not been mentioned as we have been showing restraint. Benjiboi 00:31, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

"Why would he get death threats" Assuming this is true, do death threats make one notable? You or I could post a video making fun of Islam and bam, instant fatwah. Doesn't make me notable, nor does it make you notable.

I never suggested his death threats made him notable, and although they are categorized here as alleged they have been widely reported by mainstream press so they believed they were real enough. My point was that the article would be better to address why he got those death threats than to simply ignore the question.Benjiboi 00:31, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

"Why do you hate Chris Crocker so much?" (paraphrasing) BECAUSE I'M FROM FOX NEWS, OKAY?????? Just kidding. Taking a page out of the GOP playbook, I see. Dirty pool, Benjiboi, I like it. (Just kidding again.) I don't hate Crocker, I found his rant pretty funny, like most people did. But that's all he is currently known for in the mainstream world.

I think if you look beyond the surface, and hopefully read the article, you'll get a sense that he represents a new form of activism utilizing new media to empower himself and find a voice in a world that would silence him and even kill him. A Chris crocker couldn't have existed more than a few years ago and I think he challenges many fellow teens to look beyond labels and slurs and see someone who makes mistakes, is dorky, is sexy, is afraid and self-assured all at the same time. He is a product of our culture wars and his battle is being waged and won on a video blog that he is helping re-write the rules for. Expect to see much more from him and others who follow in his footsteps. Benjiboi 00:31, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

If we limited Wikipedia to what is already obvious to the "mainstream world", what would be the point? Crocker is a notable topic, and any information that contributes to his notability can be added. Although the information must be verifiable, it need not be notable in and of itself. Ichormosquito 04:28, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

Another comment to make is that editors seem to be POVing the article by removing anything they deem negative about Crocker, such as the "Who cares about 9/11 video" he made, or don't want his name or DOB to come out, out of privacy concerns. Privacy concerns? Everything about Crocker screams "look at me!" Public figures and limited purpose public figures (Crocker may qualify as the latter) don't get to pick and choose what facts they want the public to know about them.

There are several videos that have been suggested, even partially researched, but not included as they didn't get coverage or over a million hits. His 9/11 video, as far as we can tell, was removed by him and exists only from other YouTubers posting with their own POV edits which is problematic and they haven't gotten much attention. If that changes we can certainly reconsider. His identity and DOB are to be left off per the "Do No Harm" discussion on this page and I will get admin support if needed to keep us from violating wikipedia's policies. Benjiboi 00:31, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

The main point of my edit was that the article is way too long. A lot of this stuff just isn't notable. Perhaps that's where we really disagree, and maybe a RFC is in order to get some (hopefully) objective feedback. Even Wikipedia has a "note: this article is 41k long" when you attempt to edit the article. Isn't that Jimbo-code for "this article is too long?" Devilyouknow 23:37, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

We can agree to disagree there as well. I think you'll find many (most?) GA and FA articles are at least that long and sections that can exist on their own are created to help address those issues. This article was created less than three weeks ago so both it and the subject are writing their next sections as we speak and maybe, just maybe, the print world's responses as well as his TV deal updates will help round out some of the core concerns about both. Benjiboi 00:31, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

The only problem I see here is one of undue weight. More prominence could be given to the Britney video. Ichormosquito 04:28, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

I'm open to ideas. I'm also waiting for Mad TV and/or Saturday Night Live, mainstream pop spoofs of it as it's short and iconic enough to be referenced, i just haven't personally seen anything. (I confess I haven't really been searching for anything much either). In the article we quote 750 video responses but there's certainly plenty more although, arguably, that's the nature of youtube for anyone who's lokking for attention to post a vid response regardless of relevance. (I know a lot more about YouTube now.) All suggestions and ideas worth checking out though. Benjiboi 13:50, 29 September 2007 (UTC)

We're all in the the LA Times!

For three sentences, anyway. Nifty. Ichormosquito 21:17, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Love it. It also speaks to how the nature of immediacy with a new generation of editors compared to the "old guard" who've learned that making decisions slowly and deliberately is not a bad idea and sometimes articles are deleted in error. Benjiboi 23:36, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Selected videography removal

We should consider removing the video Chris Crocker - Britney, this is for you from "Selected videography" as it does not meet notability criteria for web content; for, it hasn't been cited to have received independent media attention (like the rest of the article). It is popular, but a popular video, by itself, is sadly not sufficient enough to warrant inclusion-- unless it demonstrated wide name recognition; otherwise it could be viewed as spam. --slakr^\ talk / 23:15, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Prior discussion have noted that the only videos included are ones that have over a million views and/or coverage by reliable sources. Removing this (referenced) content sems to suggest an interest in positioning Crocker as only notable for his "Leave Britney Alone" video which is false, this video does not exist in a vacumn, it is his most popular one out of dozens and should be shown in that light. Benjiboi 23:29, 28 September 2007 (UTC)

Leave it. -- ALLSTAR ECHO 05:42, 1 October 2007 (UTC)

Britney's Reaction

There is a response (of sorts) from Britney Spears regarding 'Chris Crocker's video at http://www.usmagazine.com/britney_and_chris.

Worth including here? --Wee Charlie 15:58, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

Not worth including. It's a "pal" of Britney that supposedly said it. Without proof Britney said it, it's got no home on this article. -- ALLSTAR ECHO 17:44, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

September 11 controversy?

Hello, I just thought I'd suggest that they should be some controversy about September 11, 2001 on this article about Chris Crocker and that someone is trying to boycott his Youtube videos and his TV show once he gets it. You can find more information on it here.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MvwdgBu0xUE&mode=related&search=

DemonicSailormoon 19:58, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

should be some controversy? If there's not any, why should there be some in the article? 100,000 views of that video isn't anything compared to the millions of views of the NOTABLE videos. I think we've discussed this before anyway and the consensus was not to include it until it becomes NOTABLE, as in cited, referenced sourced by news media. -- ALLSTAR ECHO 20:39, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

I think it's calmed down enough to delete this hulking piece of junk

Hopefully by now, all the pro-gay media sent to this site to write a senseless article and lend hot air to a notableless lunatic has moved on. So should Wikipedia. The opening paragraph of notable articles mention that notability is distinct from fame or popularity. The subject of the article fails even the test of "fame" or "popularity" guidelines since there are more than 50 youtube videos with more views. It is even less notable than popular. Even more damning is the declaration on the same page containing the aforementioned wikipedia guidelines that notability is not temporary. Media attention has died down already. Before adding a tag for delete, hopefully, we can all add some input. Gold Nitrate 05:39, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

By any objective standard, he passes WP:BIO with flying colors. Happy, fluttering colors. Ichormosquito 07:52, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Bitter much? Your user page says, "I am a Wikipedia user and editor who is committed to bringing a neutral point of view to articles on this site." I guess that doesn't apply to discussion pages, huh? -- ALLSTAR ECHO 07:55, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Actually I'm still waiting for any pro-gay media to be sent here. Do we have a service like that? I fuly expect the national gay press to write something about him but I haven't seen a lot - however, in fairness, they almost never pull up in Google news search. I think your assertions are flawed on almost every count except that there are videos that have been viewed more. But even a quick look a those top videos will show this his most notable one rose to the top much faster than all the rest. Also, in looking at his collected works that one video accounts for nearly a quarter of the millions of views he's gotten thus far. I do agree with you about notability issues and if any of those other video creators gets as much mainstream attention as Crocker has combined with a contract for a reality show I would be happy to support them as well. Benjiboi 17:41, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Removed BLP vio (yes, it applies to talk pages too) by 24.247.148.187. Someguy1221 20:44, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Who is Brian Peppers? -- ALLSTAR ECHO 20:38, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

From what I can tell, he's one of the bigger can of worms on Wikipedia. If you have an interest in Wiki-history, you might want to check out these: His article's activity log: [3] His article's last hearing at AfD: [4] His article's hearing at DRV, after the page protection Jimbo placed on it wore off: [5]. After going through these, I think it's safe to say the article would never be able to meet WP:BIO. Even if it were a borderline case, it would be a sure WP:BLP violation. Ichormosquito 20:58, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Ya, I was asking sarcasticly. ;) -- ALLSTAR ECHO 21:23, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Oops. Well, I didn't know who he was. What a richer person I am, now! :D Ichormosquito 21:36, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

Ya, the potty mouth comment I was being sarcastic to was removed by an admin, so if you missed it, it should be in the history. I really had actually never heard of Brian Pepper but asked who he was as in, compared to Chris Crocker.. or as they say in the UK, oo's he when he's having tea? In other words, no more special. -- ALLSTAR ECHO 22:56, 5 October 2007 (UTC)

incestuous

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2gID5bpXAU Since there's debate as to whether or not he's even worth talking about or if he's authentic I thought I'd leave the question of his supposed incest for the wikipedia editors, or whether you even think it's wiki-worthy. —Preceding unsigned comment added by 82.7.248.195 (talk) 15:37, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

He's on record saying that many of his videos are acts and categorizes his YouTube channel under "Art". There's no telling what's real and what's not with him. We should probably wait on the incest stuff until the news media mentions it. Ichormosquito 15:41, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

From the Stranger article: "We talk about his boyfriends ("At least I got to use him as a prop for a while," he says of a recent one, who pretended to be Chris's brother in a video spoof on gay-brother incest)."--Proper tea is theft 15:55, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

There we have it, then. Ichormosquito 16:08, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

I really wouldn't take his word at face value for anything, but that's me being cautious. I'm not saying I 100% believe it was his brother, but I also am not quick to believe everything he says either. Mike H. I did "That's hot" first! 16:38, 15 September 2007 (UTC)

The linked video as gone private, so here's another copy: http://youtube.com/watch?v=xoy6G0USyWE Herorev 05:21, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

I don't think the link has gone private as much as it seems like Crocker removed the video so it's now only available from others reposting it which is a little problematic but I think it's workable. This, I think, would be a nice addition for a criticism or detractor's section which the article could use. I was hoping for more print stories that are critical of him/his work so we could quote criticism and avoid WP:OR but I think there's enough out there to start something. Benjiboi 23:50, 21 September 2007 (UTC)

Chris Crocker sued?

According to TMZ.com [6] Chris Crocker got sued for 1 million $. Can anyone confirm that? Gawanti 08:59, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Yes, it seems to be true. Onch is a jewelry designer who apparently paid for plane ticket and in return contracted him for 2+ days of work for free. It doesn't quite add up right so I'm hoping some more sources dig through it all. Could it (gasp) actually be a publicity stunt for all involved? Benjiboi 09:15, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Jewelry Company Sues Chris Crocker for Fraud; "Leave Britney Alone" Heads West has photo of who I believe is Onch and deets on the deal. Background press release re: Celebrity Models for Onch Movement Jewelry Line Exclusive Onch Movement Presents Chris Crocker at Rage in LA (YouTube vid from Onch); Mystery vid of Crocker posted by Onch called "Chris Crocker wearing Onch Movement Pink Razor - Gay Army" posted Sept 19 with 9,506 views. After looking at it all seems Onch needed Crocker more but that's for others to write up (they might note that the closest celeb Onch has seems to be a Paris Hilton (kinda-)look-alike. Benjiboi 09:36, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Someone went ahead and started it so I used the above refs to fill in the details. Benjiboi 21:16, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Doubt about whether he was really 17 at the time of nude's capture

The article states that Chris was 17 at the time the nude pictures were taken. I have introduced evidence to the contrary: [7]. I know this is original research, but I propose that the claim of Chris being 17 be portrayed less as a fact. 82.46.6.251 13:12, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

Embedded metainfo within a picture is not reliable proof as the date and time set on the camera could be set wrong by the owner of the camera, battery failure, etc. I say leave it like it is until infallible evidence proves otherwise. -- ALLSTAR ECHO 16:32, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

We'd need a solid source for this, if on existed I bet those photos reappear. Benjiboi 04:27, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Fox News

I just can't seem to win. The article has a POV bias against Fox News because it presents only Cris Crocker's biased opinions against Fox news. I have tried to address this in an edit but have been shot down twice now. The point that the article should make is that Fox News was not the only network to ridicule this guy, but it's the only one that he has publically responded to. To exclude that piece of information is to give creedence to the idea that Fox News is actually homophobic, etc for being the only network to ridicule him, as if the other networks took his video seriously as a matter of informed public debate. --Chemguy2 23:10, 6 October 2007 (UTC)

It was more about your wording that made it POV. Check it now. It includes your info and source. -- ALLSTAR ECHO 00:55, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Wikipedia is not about winning although it can certainly be interpreted that way - our mutual goal is to produce a great article. I've tried editing that section so it correctly references CNN, also this doesn't support that anyone but Fox ridiculed him in the same manner (gender, Osama reference, etc) The CNN guy simply alluded that he was off-balance. It still needs work but to me it's pretty close to explaining Crocker's response to Fox. Benjiboi 04:46, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

For the sake of being "fair and balanced", do you want us to pretend he also criticized PBS? I don't get your point. Ichormosquito 05:25, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

14:56, 14:57, 14:58....

Someone called the studio. They said he was dropped. If you ask me, the reason he was dropped probably has something to do with his 9/11 video Ksfl 03:22, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

No other proof than a video on youtube of a guy saying it happened without providing proof himself? Next.. -- ALLSTAR ECHO 04:07, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Fascinating and dramatic (actually it wasn't even that) but not usable. If and when reliable sources cover it then we can explore it's inclusion. Benjiboi 04:52, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Well, there's a phone number and addresses on the site page. You could investigate for us...Ksfl 10:33, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

That would constitute original research, which Wikipedia prohibits. We'll have the story up as soon as the news media does. Ichormosquito 15:26, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Utterly disgusting. "Think of the children! Won't somebody please think of the children?" Ichormosquito 05:17, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

lol! That heathen is making my eyes burn with holy regret and homosexual overkill, must smite. Benjiboi 05:23, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Question, before I edit

Has there been a concensus anywhere that the title of Crocker's video "Leave Britney Alone" should be written in capital letters? It seems a bit unconventional as it stands in the article. Orane (talk) 18:42, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

It's how that title is presented so it was left that way but Wikipedia:Manual of Style (capital letters) encourages title case so go for it. Benjiboi 23:58, 3 October 2007 (UTC)

It's been fixed. See history for explanation. -- ALLSTAR ECHO 22:44, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

'American film directors' to 'American amateur film directors'

I noticed that this page is protected. Can admins change that? Mattman13 21:35, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Also category "[[Category:Viral videos]] ". Mattman13 21:51, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Also "". Mattman13 21:59, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Update. Done. Benjiboi 22:08, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Thank you, Benjiboi. Here is the latest suggestion:

[[Category:Internet personalities]]
[[Category:Viral videos]]

to:

[[Category:American Internet personalities]]
[[Category:Viral videos]] <!-- Live Britney Alone -->

Mattman13 22:12, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

Done.Benjiboi 22:18, 7 October 2007 (UTC)

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You have removed some perfectly helpful and sourced content that adds needed context for this vlogger and sourcing to relevant youtube videos sourcing what he himself and in context of his work is well within RS. Hacking away entire sections also didn't help nor was removing sourcing then asking for a cite. Sometimes a hammer and an ax aren't helpful. -- Banjeboi 23:33, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

Let's take one such section for example: "Onch promotional deal and lawsuit". Source 1: TMZ.com, reliable? Source 2: E Online, link broken. Source 3: DMW Media, reliable? Source 4: Private You Tube video by Onch. Source 5: MTV. Source 6: broken link to You Tube, which cannot possibly source the fact that it was removed. Please stop violating our BLP policy by restoring unreliable content about a living person. Geometry guy 23:49, 17 January 2009 (UTC)

TMZ is plenty reliable and we attribute them as the breaking source on this, I believe Perez Hilton actually also "broke" the story but to a much more impactful demographic of online users. Both TMZ and Hilton deal in gossip but in this case are backed up by court documents. Broken links don't equate a bad source, we have ways of recovering that information; and that link seems to be working actually. Digital Wire is based in West Hollywood so I think that may be why they covered this item, they seem reliable at least enough for this use. The subject of this article is a vlogger and as such we will have to use vlogs to point to their work. MTV News is generally a fine source. You may want to see this video for instance. I think we cover the issue reasonably well but I'm open to suggestions. -- Banjeboi 01:27, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

Wikipedia:Reliable_sources/Noticeboard/Archive_4#TMZ.com. You obviously mean well, so my suggestion is that you reread WP:BLP. Articles on living persons are written conservatively. We do not aim to include every tidbit about their lives, only the most significant and well-attested facts. If this court case is so important, why are the sources so poor? And what was the outcome of the case?

I see you have also readded "Mainstream media exposure" and "Response to Fox news". With the former, I agree it is okay, and apologize for removing it. In the latter case, however, the sources are three You Tube videos and The Bilerico Project. There are no reliable secondary sources for this section and it must be removed. The last paragraph of "Building a following" also has no reliable secondary sources. Who says it was "the first all-gay collaboration video by YouTube's most subscribed video bloggers"? Michael Buckley? Whose opinion is it that Crocker's persona was heavily affected? Wikipedia's? The sentence at the end of the previous paragraph is problematic also: The Daily Reel is not a reliable source (and the link is broken), and the other source (Ocala) does not discuss any of Crocker's other work. Geometry guy 13:38, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

I think there is a reality filter needed here. Crocker is rather despised, even hated, for various reasons and arguably they are intertwined with his over-the-top effeminacy (which pushes a lot of people's buttons) and his, shall we be blunt, obnoxious and often immature behaviours. Like it or not, he is rather a pioneer in LGBT vloggers, and I think the first to solely shoot into mainstream pop culture thanks to his main viral video.
Keeping in mind that his work is almost exclusively online vlogs, and almost exclusively focussed on LGBT issues, and almost exclusively obnoxious and adult-themed, it's little wonder that finer points about his work is mostly covered in other online sources and only creeps out from there after some saturation. TMZ, in this case, was used appropriately although if Perez Hilton's post is found, the two together would be more compelling. If their's was the only report I probably would have pulled it like many other bits as not helpful.
The article needs a lot of work to help spell out his role in vlogging and LGBT visibility and meanwhile people who probably don't care for him have repeatedly and relentlessly targeted this article in various ways. It gets tiring.
The Onch promotional stuff likely needs to be written better and - if you watched it - Onch herself gave a TV interview about the lawsuit. I have no idea how or if it was resolved but would be happy to include it if known. The topic itself is notable as it was the first time Crocker was able to leave his home state - where he feels threatened - and move to LA in the footsteps of other celebutants and be openly gay. This is part of his stated life plan. This deal also was a real world sponsor - opposed to online promotions - and validated what he had hoped to be doing. Getting compensated to appear at social events. It's likely Crocker has vlogged or blogged about this somewhere but I'm not up for going through 40-50 new videos. I watched all of them up to the last point I had to go through this.
In regards to "Response to Fox news", this too may need better writing but the statement is in there - Crocker addressed the commentators with two follow-up videos. This is why it is deemed important - because Crocker himself, up to that point, had never posted a media commentary and this was the first responses to his imploding famous viral video. The sources are the original Fox News broadcasts and Crocker's videos. These are published sources and I think we cover this dispassionately. This isn't an opus or a film, but a talented and outspoken kid's short vlog so I don't really see treating it as critical reception or such. I'm open to suggestion but it seemed the best way to treat this.
"Building a following" section needs some rethinking as there are two paths at work. His prominence as a vlogger and gaining notoriety through his work - much of it autobiographical-ish - and the rise of awareness of LGBT issues using vlogging. I have other sources to mesh with this but hadn't figured the way to do it all. The sourcing of the current section is fine as they are published by the vloggers themselves but the wording could be more neutral. A lot of language creeps in with vandalism and "affected" may have been a compromise or may actually be a quote that should be attributed.
Regarding earning comparisons to Andy Kaufman and being called "an insidious satiric mastermind", as far as I recall those comments both were regarding his main viral video but I'd have to go back to see. -- Banjeboi 18:41, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

Thanks for the detailed response. I understand how tiring it is to defend an article like this against vandalism and POV issues. At least you have indefinite semiprotection at the moment. For what it is worth I have no opinion whatsoever on Crocker and only contributed with my GA hat on (now done, hat removed) and my admin hat on (the article must comply with BLP policy).

My advice would be "less is more". Forget about GA for the time being and concentrate on making the article encyclopedic. I understand why you want to mention Onch and the Fox News response, but do it very briefly, so that any analysis is covered by secondary sources. Wikipedia cannot say "While numerous news and media outlets mocked Crocker's video, FOX News commentators on the morning news program Fox & Friends repeatedly questioned his gender and compared the fabric backdrop in his video to Osama Bin Laden's videos in an apparent association fallacy." with only primary sources and a group blog. It can say "Crocker responded to commentary on Fox News with two follow-up videos", even with only primary sources, since there is no analysis here. Try using attribution more: Crocker has indeed been compared to Andy Kaufman, but it would be better to note who is making the comparison and in what context.

Wikipedia are not a primary or secondary source. It does not engage in analysis. It only reports what reliable sources say. I suggest treating this article as a work in progress. You could even work on material in your userspace, moving it into the article as you find the sources to support the material. In the meanwhile, you may find that a trimmed article, firmly grounded in solid sources, is actually easier to defend. Geometry guy 19:40, 18 January 2009 (UTC)

Incorrect footnotes

I noticed while removing some apparent cruft that neither footnote listed supported the statement being made - in fact, Crocker wasn't even mentioned in the articles cited to allegedly support the section about the on-stage kiss. Please be sure to always use proper sourcing, so as not to mislead readers or give undue weight to minor publicity stunts. Feather Jonah (talk) 05:03, 3 January 2010 (UTC)

Engagement

Is Crocker really engaged to be married to Danny Noriega, that guy who was on American Idol last year? —Preceding unsigned comment added by 72.72.78.201 (talk) 17:33, 8 May 2009 (UTC)

We would need a reliable source for that. -- Banjeboi 04:12, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

i wish it was me who chris was engaged to —Preceding unsigned comment added by 194.66.222.74 (talk) 16:01, 24 November 2010 (UTC)

Redundant and conflicting information in the Leave Britney alone section.

Anyone mind cleaning up that section? Not only does the second paragraph repeat the info in the first paragraph, it also gives 2 different posting dates.Coradon (talk) 11:27, 10 May 2009 (UTC)

There are actually two "Leave Britney alone" videos but he is best known for teh second part. -- Banjeboi 04:16, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

The return to youtube

About a year ago Crocker declared he was leaving youtube, due to their censorship. I guess he's back? What happened to the text in the article that mentions his original leaving? Hello??? --98.232.181.201 (talk) 09:11, 3 June 2009 (UTC)

It is currently the last paragraph under "Post-meme career", i don't think it has ever been removed but it is towards the bottom of the article. -- Banjeboi 04:18, 6 June 2009 (UTC)

So basically he bashed youtube and left, only to return. Right? Anybody else think that's odd? Has he ever given an explanation? --98.232.181.201 (talk) 01:22, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

He may have, my hunch is that despite his concerns he may have realized that youtube remians the top website for vlogging and going independent has major disadvantages. -- Banjeboi 03:20, 27 June 2009 (UTC)

Focus of article

Seen from two years after the "Leave Britney Alone" video, it's pretty apparent that that's the only noteworthy thing that Chris Crocker has ever done.

Wikipedia is supposed to be encylopedic, not a fan blog. Personally, I feel that Crocker is only worthy of a footnote in the Britney Spears section. However, given that this article exists, and has survived several deletion votes, I accept that there is a consensus that there should be an entry. However, it would appear that anything outside the Britney incident is non-notable, and should be drastically pruned back. I know Benjiboi will rush to the articles defence -- does anyone else have an opinion?--64.201.38.62 (talk) 18:42, 15 November 2009 (UTC)

I think you'll find that many if not most editors here don't really care that much one way or the other but we don't report on what we think should be in the article but instead where sources lead. Indeed it was pointed out that he had a reality show deal in the works before his worldwide fame in the main deletion discussion. Ergo it violates WP:NPOV to remove "anything outside the Britney incident" as that would characterize the subject WP:Unduely as being solely or mainly focussed on that. Instead we give that content the main share of attention as that's what the sources do. As his career moves on other items may be added. -- Banjeboi 02:54, 16 November 2009 (UTC)

Leave Chris alone! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 80.7.230.175 (talk) 09:35, 19 April 2011 (UTC)

Secret Birthdate?

Chris has said in his videos for both his 21st and 22nd birthdays that he was born on December 7, 1987. I noticed this was on here before and now the page simply says "December 1987." Why is this? Did he ask someone to remove it or something? ETA: Here is his 22nd birthday video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xevk9MWI43k Stephe1987 (talk) 08:10, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

It has been left out due to the death threats and lack of reliable sourcing. This does however seem to cover the confirmation that is needed so I think absent anyone's objection we can work his video into a proper reference and re-add it. Thanks for finding it! -- Banjeboi 08:24, 27 January 2010 (UTC)

Different Now

He now doesn't actually live like a women anymore, hes taken up a male persona (sorry, not sure whats the correct useage without being a jerk). Anyways, doesnt look like a girl now 72.199.100.223 (talk) 08:06, 28 July 2010 (UTC)

Whatever it is, it's a mess. --89.211.113.233 (talk) 06:43, 31 August 2010 (UTC)

Saw Him

He's a member of the local YMCA in Bristol, Tennessee. I saw him not too long ago. 208.71.232.186 (talk) 02:20, 2 February 2011 (UTC)

current appearance

can someone change the article image, in order to represent his current appearance. he hasn't looked like that for over a year now, and the current image on the article is rather deceptive. Seanroxursox (talk) 13:20, 23 June 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from Eap77, 24 June 2011

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Can the picture please be updated to a more recent one? Thank you

Eap77 (talk) 18:28, 24 June 2011 (UTC)

Not done: It would be if the image has been uploaded to wikipedia. — Abhishek ^{Talk to me} 03:52, 25 June 2011 (UTC)

remove (internet celebrity) from the title

ω Awaiting "(internet celebrity)" needs to be removed from the article's title. Does it say "Shane Dawson (youtube comedian)" on Shane Dawson's wikipedia article title? does it say "Perez Hilton (celebrity blogger)" Perez Hilton's wikipedia article title? No, it doesn't. Apparently the only reason it says (internet celebrity) on Chris Crocker's would be to limit Chris Crocker as an internet celebrity from a biased point of view. Please see Wikipedia:Neutral point of view and remove "(internet celebrity)" from the title. --QuickEditor (talk) 23:40, 22 July 2011 (UTC)

Change to what ? cant be Chris Crocker as there is a Chris Crocker (American football) and a need for a disambiguation page. Mt king ^(edits) 23:55, 22 July 2011 (UTC)

ω Awaiting Chris Crocker (Entertainer) would be more appropriate as it is a neutral point of view, labeling Chris Crocker as an "internet celebrity" would only make sense from the viewpoint of public minority (what alot of people think), and not from a neutral point of view. Also, the term "internet celebrity" should be removed from the first sentence and replaced with "entertainer". Someone who makes money from entertaining people is an entertainer. I even have a reliable source where he claims to be an actor signed to a production company1, that would knock "internet celebrity" right into the trash bin. I propose that this change be made as soon as possible. (If you are still unsure about whether or not this change should be made, please see Wikipedia:Neutral point of view. --QuickEditor (talk) 03:21, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

I am not convinced the change is much better, or for that fact the need for any change. By the way youtube is not a reliable source for anything.Mt king ^(edits) 03:34, 23 July 2011 (UTC)

Requested move

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The result of the move request was: page moved per discussion. - GTBacchus^(talk) 14:58, 25 September 2011 (UTC)

Chris Crocker (Internet celebrity) → Chris Crocker – Primary topic. Page views: 27,550, 980. Marcus Qwertyus 21:38, 17 September 2011 (UTC) Support. Google Chris Crocker -wikipedia and the top six results refer the porn star who is the subject here. Kauffner (talk) 09:51, 18 September 2011 (UTC)

Can't believe that I'm getting into this, but how about doing this:

Chris Crocker → Chris Crocker (disambiguation)

Chris Crocker (Internet celebrity) → Chris Crocker

-- Devinnnwashere (talk) 03:52, 19 September 2011 (UTC)

There are only two entries in the DAB, so it can be deleted per WP:TWODABS. Kauffner (talk) 04:35, 19 September 2011 (UTC)

Oh, I see. That makes sense. --Devin Davis (talk) 04:50, 19 September 2011 (UTC)

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Mind in the gutter

How is it that "mind in the gutter" redirects here? --DanMat6288 (talk) 03:17, 21 September 2011 (UTC)

Mind in the Gutter should redirect to Chris Crocker discography Is there anyone that know's how do to a redirect? --Devin Davis (talk) 03:48, 21 September 2011 (UTC)

Done, I changed the target to Chris Crocker discography. GB fan 13:20, 25 September 2011 (UTC)

Edit request from , 26 November 2011

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Please change the Chris Crocker Wikipedia Photo

FROM: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Chris_Crocker.jpg

TO: http://twitpic.com/7j32z5 because Chris Crocker himself is requesting that it be changed.

(Reference is @ChrisCrocker Twitter Status: http://twitter.com/#!/ChrisCrocker/status/140275097373114368)

69.120.224.68 (talk) 05:01, 26 November 2011 (UTC)

Already done CTJF83 18:58, 27 November 2011 (UTC)

Updated picture of Chris Crocker.

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As a personal request from Chris Crocker on his Twitter account and the need of an updated picture of him, I have changed his picture on this article to a recent self-portrait he made a few weeks ago. The new picture is public domain and may be used for this purpose.

Here is the link of the picture I uploaded. I’m sorry if I didn’t add a new section notifying about the picture change.

Likeluis (talk) 05:36, 26 November 2011 (UTC)

Not done: {{edit semi-protected}} is not required for edits to semi-protected, unprotected pages, or pending changes protected pages. Puffin ^{Let's talk!} 10:28, 27 November 2011 (UTC)

New Single

I had included info on Crocker's latest single 'Locked Up Lovers'. I included the date it was released, and it's chart position and radio plays, as tweeted by Crocker. However, it got removed. I just linked to his Twitter account as a reference. I don't do this often so just wondering if there was a reason for deletion?

Wikipedia strives to use reliable sources, those with a reputation for fact checking and accuracy. A persons twitter feed is what Wikipedia calls "a self published source" and can only be used for a very limited number and types of purposes: non controversial and non promotional content about the person who is sending the twit. "Hey everyone i have a new record coming out!!!!!" is promotional and not an acceptable use. -- The Red Pen of Doom 20:12, 1 April 2012 (UTC)

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Edit request on 26 June 2012

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Please add https://twitter.com/ChrisCrocker/status/217732309808455681/photo/1/large as profile picture.

Requested via twitter:

Chris Crocker ‏@ChrisCrocker 9m Can someone make this my Wiki picture? Pic taken by @CharlesQuiles and he grants permission. No copyright issues. http://pic.twitter.com/UqKMbfOK

MalefiCid (talk) 21:48, 26 June 2012 (UTC)

This has already been accomplished. There is a problem with the permissions though, Chris Crocker can not give permission for another person's work. GB fan 22:10, 26 June 2012 (UTC)

New main picture request

Chris Crocker requested to modify and change his photo on this article on Wikipedia. I just wanted to notify the change in order to avoid any problem. The photo is public-domain. 186.4.4.88 (talk) 06:41, 27 November 2011‎ (UTC)

I have spoken with Chris directly to have the older picture updated. He has released them to me officially via email under public domain. I will be uploading it shortly. The only issue would be its present notability given that the existing photo reflects his public image during the time that he received widespread attention. Dmarquard (talk) 20:43, 9 April 2013 (UTC)

The image you removed, which is dated to 2009, two years after most of his media exposure thus far, can be added lower in the article, of course. I saw when you changed the image, but I somehow overlooked this comment you posted here on the talk page. Flyer22 (talk) 04:04, 5 June 2013 (UTC)